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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Book slump Sunday Salon

It's been a difficult week for me, with N being away, bad news from home and it being half-term and having no time completely to myself. I'll feel better next week when we can back to our regular routine.

It's been a pretty slow week in terms of my blogging with only two reviews up, but I did manage to finish three books this week: Plain Jayne by my friend Hillary Manton Lodge, Nobody's Girl by Sarra Manning and Along For the Ride by Sarah Dessen. I think I turn towards YA for comfort!

Since then, of course, I've been sort of floundering. I've abandoned Audacity of Hope as the politics were a bit too much for me. I picked up several other books and didn't get anywhere with them.

I've started Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown but had to stop for a break after the first two chapters as it's so intense. I started Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon last night but when Littlest went for his nap this afternoon, my book remained upstairs so I did pick up Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman but was quickly distracted by N and Oldest playing on the Wii.

All in all, I'm in a pretty big book slump. None of my books are maintaining my interest, I feel a bit book restless. I'm sure the fault is all mine but I think I'll just have to ride this one out for a little while, flitting between books for a few days. I'm going to start loads of books hoping one will stick but probably will finish nothing. And that's OK. No pressure, right?

I agree with HKatz, we all get book restlessness from time to time. I was like that for the whole of December and I definitely have not read as much this month as I did last. I get distracted too easily at the moment.

Sometimes I have to remind myself: reading is supposed to be fun (even if it's for challenges). I tend to stick with what I choose, but sometimes it takes me a while to decide what I'm in the mood for. No harm there!

Sorry to hear that you've been having a difficult week. Hopefully this week will be better for you. I always turn to my comfort reads when I'm going through a book slump which is either a mystery or one of my favorite authors. Hope you find something that works for you!